RPDI IPDI EMDev

(Pre-Grant Award) Proposal Phase

Proposal Writing

The proponent shall: 1. Identify the needs

and gaps (i.e content knowledge and pedagogical gaps, institutional and administrative gaps, etc.) that is present in the target community, which may be addressed by the research proposal,

2. Fully articulate the research question,

3. Propose a theoretical framework and review of related literature,

4. Propose a research design and methodology,

5. Based on the hypothesis of the research, propose an intervention plan, and

6. Propose a diffusion and sustainability plan that will outline the expected innovation initiatives that will stem out from this project.

The proponent shall: 1. Identify the needs

and gaps that is present in their target community, which may be addressed by the proposed intervention,

2. Conduct a comprehensive review of literature,

3. Propose an intervention plan, and

4. Propose a diffusion and sustainability plan that will outline the expected innovation initiatives that will stem out from this project.

The proponent shall: 1. Identify the needs

and gaps (i.e content knowledge and pedagogical gaps, institutional and administrative gaps, etc.) that is present in the target community, which may be addressed by the proposal,

2. Fully articulate the research question,

3. Propose a theoretical framework and review of related literature,

4. Propose a research design and methodology,

5. Based on the hypothesis of the research, propose an intervention plan, and

6. Propose a diffusion and sustainability plan that will outline the expected innovation initiatives that will stem out from this project.

Research Phase

Data Gathering and Analysis

The proponent shall collect data, and analyze the same in accordance with the steps enumerated in their methodology.

The proponent shall collect data, and analyze the same in accordance with the steps enumerated in their methodology.

Research Writing

The proponent consolidate their findings into the research paper. For RPDI, this will be the basis of revisions, if any, to their intervention, dissemination, and sustainability plan. In order to continue to the Intervention Phase, the results of the research, and proposed revisions to the subsequent plans must be approved by the Technical Experts identified by OPSD.

Materials Development

Development of actual materials instead of a research paper

Intervention Phase

Implementation

The intervention plan, as approved, is implemented. These may be according to the intervention types as described in Section 4 of this Article.

The intervention plan, as approved, is implemented. These may be according to the intervention types as described in Section 4 of this Article.

Evaluation The HEI implements its monitoring and intervention plan, as detailed in its grant proposal.

The HEI implements its monitoring and intervention plan, as detailed in its grant proposal.

Dissemination Phase

Dissemination

The HEI implements its dissemination plan, as approved. The HEI submits a Final Technical Report, the Final Research Paper, and a revised Sustainability Plan to the Commission. Proponents may be asked to present or report their experiences and findings in conferences organized by the Commission. The Research Paper may also be submitted for publication in reputable local or international journals.

The HEI implements its dissemination plan, as approved. The HEI submits a Final Technical Report and a revised Sustainability plan to the Commission. Proponents may be asked to present or report their experiences and findings in conferences organized by the Commission.

II. Article III (Grant Mechanics), Section 5 (CHED-Initiated CPE Grants) is hereby amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE III GRANT MECHANICS

x x x Section 5. CHED-Initiated CPE Grants . The Commission shall endeavor to set directions and priority areas apart from those previously mentioned, in order to maximize opportunities present through the K to 12 Transition Program. This may be through the initiatives of the Commission, through the Technical Experts identified by the Office of Programs and Standards Development

(OPSD ), or through partnerships with local and foreign organizations, governed by Memoranda of Agreement or other similar arrangements, to jointly initiate and fund projects in line with the thrusts of the CPE Grants. For this purpose, the Commission may release topic-specific calls for proposals, as necessary. Guidelines for such projects shall be released separately by the Commission.

III. Article IV (Eligibility), Section 2 (Lead HEI Eligibility) is hereby amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE IV ELIGIBILITY

x x x

Section 2. Lead HEI Eligibility. Lead HEIs must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

x x x

4. A functioning University Research Board and/or Institutional Research

Council if the research component involves human subjects and / or use of animals;

5. COE/COD for at least one discipline relevant to the proposal OR at least Level III Accreditation in the program relevant to the proposal OR is endorsed by the Technical Panel or Technical Committee in the discipline relevant to the proposal.

For proposals covering training on online learning and distance education, non-stock-not-for-profit (NSNP) private HEIs with Autonomous and Deregulated status, all public and NSNP private HEIs with Centers of Excellence or Development or with permit to offer distance education programs shall be eligible for the grant. x x x

IV. Article V (Grant Privileges and Deliverable), Section 5 (Disbursement of Grants and

Deliverables) is hereby amended to provide for similar release schedule of two tranches: 80 percent for the first tranche and 20 percent on the second and final tranche following the requirements of the IPDI track as applicable and the grantee’s compliance to requirements as indicated in Appendices B and D of this CMO:

ARTICLE V GRANT PRIVILEGES & KEY DELIVERABLES

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Section 5. Grant Privileges and Deliverables. The percentage of the grant amount shall be disbursed following the submission of the deliverables, as follows:

Operation costs for the research and / or intervention component of the

proposal, up to 80% of the total grant amount*

20% or balance thereof

RPDI

Upon submission, approval and acceptance of the following documents:

● Signed Memorandum of

Agreement ● Approved research, intervention,

dissemination, and sustainability plan

● Approved Work and Financial Plan

● Other post-award documents

Upon the submission and approval of: ● Final Technical Report on the

Intervention for replication including Dissemination Report

● Approved Sustainability Plan ● Final Research Paper with

necessary revisions ● For Training: Final intervention

design for replication ● For Materials Development:

Report on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and the Completed Material

● Liquidation Report

IPDI Upon submission of the signed Grant Agreement and approval of the Required documents:

● Signed Memorandum of Agreement

● Approved intervention, dissemination, and sustainability plan.

● Approved Work and Financial Plan ● For Training: Profile of target

participants ● Other post-award documents

Upon the submission and approval of: ● For Training: Final Intervention

Design for Replication ● For Materials Development: Report

on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and the completed material

● Liquidation Report ● Proof of Expenditures

EMDev Upon submission of the signed Grant Agreement and approval of the Required documents:

● Signed Memorandum of Agreement

● Approved Research and Materials Development Plan

● Approved Work and Financial Plan ● Other post-award documents

Upon the submission and approval of: ● Report on User Acceptance Testing

(UAT) and the completed material ● Liquidation Report ● Proof of Expenditures

x x x

V. Article V (Grant Privileges and Key Deliverables), Section 8 (Extension) is hereby amended to read as follows:

x x x ARTICLE V

GRANT PRIVILEGES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

Section 8. Extension. Grantees may apply for a no-cost extension of the Grant by submitting a letter of extension and justification, subject to the approval of the Commission. For RPDI, this may be done for cases where the Technical Experts or the proponents see the need for extensive revision of the Intervention Plans following the results of the research component of the grant.

x x x

VI. Article VI (Qualifying and Selection Process), Section 3 is hereby amended to read as

follows:

x x x ARTICLE VI

QUALIFYING AND SELECTION PROCESS x x x Section 3. The Technical Experts identified by the OPSD , upon proper deliberation of the technical and financial aspects of the proposals, shall endorse the same to the Commission En Banc (CEB) for approval.

The Technical Experts identified by the OPSD reserves the right to provide conditional endorsements for project proposals with specific recommendations for revisions. These shall only be endorsed and transmitted to the CEB after the recommendations have been adopted

VII. Article VII (Terms and Conditions), Section 4.1 (Obligations and Responsibilities of the HEI Grantee) is hereby amended to include number 12 which reads as follows:

x x x

ARTICLE VII TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Section 4. Obligations and Responsibilities

Section 4.1. The HEI Grantee shall: x x x

12. Deliver the project promptly either through traditional or

technology-mediated modes provided that all training / workshops done shall be documented in module form submission to CHED and for public dissemination with at least CC-BY-NC creative commons license (Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial).

VIII. Article IX (Transitory Provision) of CMO No. 72, s. 2017 is hereby amended to read as

follows:

ARTICLE IX TRANSITORY PROVISION

Grantees awarded under CMO No. 72, s. 2017 prior to the issuance of these

amended guidelines, shall be allowed to continue the implementation of their grants according to the terms of their existing grant agreements / Memoranda of Agreement.